The DPPF announces its 2022 group of grant and mentorship recipients!

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Focused Support for Sports Photographers

The DPPF is the only nonprofit organization dedicated to providing career development opportunities to emerging sports photographers. Founded in 2019 in memory of the late photojournalist Doug Pensinger, the DPPF provides support in the form of grants, mentorships, and opportunities to build community and make connections with other photographers.

Seven photographers chosen to receive $5,000 grants.

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Congratulations to the 2023 Grant Recipients!

Congratulations to the 2023 Grant Recipients!

The DPPF is proud to announce its 2023 group of grant and mentorship recipients! These seven emerging professional sports photographers represent the top candidates from a competitive field of entrants from 48 countries. They were chosen by a panel of seven judges...

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Meet the 2023-2024 Mentors

Meet the 2023-2024 Mentors

Three of our 2023 grant recipients will also receive year-long mentorships with members of the DPPF’s Advisory Board. This year’s mentorships will begin in October, and our 2023-2024 mentors are Ariele Goldman Hecht, Christian Petersen, and Marcio J. Sanchez. Grantees...

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